2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK350 problems
NHTSA has received 50 complaints about the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK350, and 28% of them involve fuel system. After that come air bags (14%) and drivetrain & axles (10%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 50 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Fuel system 28% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 67,000 miles 43 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Among the 43 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 67,000 miles. For fuel system specifically, the median reported mileage is about 66,000 miles (12 complaints with mileage).
None of these complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 100% of model years in our database.
It is also covered by 4 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Mercedes clk 350 is a coupe model. When the seat is moved forward to gain access to the rear seat, the front seat headrest automatically retracts into the seat. The headrest goes all the way down so that there is no space between the headrest and the top of the seat back. If ones hand is there as support while getting in, the hand is caught and held until the seat back is brought back into the proper position.
2007 and other mercedes benz vehicles cruise control lever [stalk] is installed just above turn signal lever. There is no "on/off" control for the m-b cruise control. The 'stalk' type lever is 'always active' and ready to engage the cruise control. It is all too easy to confuse the cruise control lever with the turn signal lever due to their proximity.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz clk350. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle started to lose acceleration until it stopped in the middle of the road. The vehicle had to be turned off and then restarted. The vehicle was taken to three independent mechanics who diagnosed that the control speed sensor needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was not available.
Vehicle would be stock on 1st or 3rd gear without any error code engine light or transmission light on. That can happen anytime. On take off at red light or cruising on 5th 6th or 7th shift. This is an automatic transmission with no mechanical issues. I am guessing it is a software issue. Very dangerous in traffic or high speed highway because the vehicle stalls unintentionally. A restart of vehicle fixes the issue.
Other model years of the CLK350
- 2009
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